Good Monday Morning, Sunshine! Rise and Shine! How are you doing on this lovely day? I do hope you the winter days are treating you well.
Mr. Pinker and I have been enjoying some quiet , peaceful days at camp.
Ever so often we take the side by side and head up into the hills or maybe to town in order to fetch water, but otherwise we are taking it slow and easy.
I am slowly but surely making progress on my "Pretty in Peach" Butterfly quilt. This is the 3rd mourning quilt that I am making in memory of my sweet baby sis.
I thought I had a larger hoop stashed in the old truck camper, but when I pulled it out from behind the fridge, I realized it was my small one. Oh well, it will do until I get home. 😏
I finished quilting the 1st butterfly. I am moving on to the "nine patch variation " block.
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| This block is 15 " squared ( finished). |
I am going to quilt a flower motif in these blocks. It did not take long to pull out some cracker boxes and make cardboard templates to aid in drawing the quilting lines. I imagine that is what my Great Grandma Annie did. Do you do the same?
What else have I been working on? Hmmm, Well I started the border for "Winter's Welcome" which is one of my creations. Fingers crossed the borders will meet. Hee! Hee!
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| The beginnings of "Winter's Welcome " using 14 count Aida which has been dyed with Rit Charcoal Gray Dye. |
And... I dusted off "Gathering Love" and pulled it out of the long forgotten WIP basket. Maybe it will be finished this year. We shall see.
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| Working on a lovely lass in "Gathering Love" ( one of my designs). |
Oooh I almost forgot! I have been on a roll crocheting little hearts. 😀❤ I am an absolute beginner so they are not perfect, but goodness, they are so much fun.
I have been referring to 2 lovely ladies who have posted wonderful tutorials on Youtube- GS Crochet - How to Crochet a Heart- Beginner's Tutorial and Retired Happy- Valentine Ready...
Well , Sweeties.. I am off to get my morning coffee and then sit back and quilt for a spell.
Now let's go and rock this day!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"You make the world a better place. "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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Make today so awesome that yesterday is jealous.
It looks like it's going to be a great and creative week for you!!
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Kisses
Happy quilting and enjoy the nature around you. Hugs, Annelies
ReplyDeletePretty in Peach Butterfly quilt is so lovely!! Nice to hear you are relaxing and re-charging out there in your camp. We had about 1" of new snow overnight and are expecting maybe a bit more around 9 a.m.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and her SO will be dropping in for lunch with us so I've got a pot of minnestrone soup simmering and will make a nice tossed salad to go with--oh and som
snowflake rolls. ;)))
Hugs, Julierose
Your butterfly quilt is looking good, Melisa. Busy hands, happy heart!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness your hands continue to be a flurry of activity! No wonder you accomplish so much! I sure like what you are quilting on your butterfly quilt. --TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteGlad you are still enjoying your winter get away:) It's always a treat to sit and sew peacefully.
ReplyDeleteYou have some fun stitching in the works. Looks like you've had lots of sunshine to stitch in.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to "see" you and know that you and Mr. Pinker are enjoying peaceful days. Makes my heart smile. I've said it before and I'll say it again - you are so incredibly productive and always work on the cutest and sweetest things. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother was a hand quilter so I do remember she would draw her motifs on pieces of cardboard. I regret so much that I didn't learn more from her, but I do give her all the credit for teaching me to enjoy sewing. Those memories will live forever in my heart. And, before I forget those crocheted hearts are adorable. Take care of yourself and Mr. Pinker. Lots of Hugs, DarleneJ
I'm so glad you are getting some peaceful, relaxing time on your trip. It all sounds wonderful to me. Your butterfly quilt is looking prettier and prettier, and you are really enjoying your stitching time. Have a great week Melisa!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. LOVE all your butterflies. I know there will be plenty more to come.
ReplyDeleteSlow and easy is a nice change of pace, Melisa. Sounds great! Have fun with your stitching and stay safe. Hugs, B
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are making good progress on several projects. Your little crocheted hearts are sweet. Stitch them together for a cute garland of love. The parting heart rock is even got a pink tinge to it! How cool is that?! Enjoy your easy down time and do just what makes you happiest.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful and peaceful where you're camping, Melisa! Quilting on Pretty in Peach is coming along nicely, too. I just love that peach and blue combination! Enjoy every minute!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is looking great! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy your posts! Margie \TN
ReplyDeleteYour quilting on Pretty in Peach is lovely. My great aunt taught me to quilt many years ago - she made her quilting templates out of sandpaper. The crochet hearts are adorable; I watched the video tonight and I am going to make one tomorrow. I haven’t crocheted in a very long time. It sounds like Mr. Pinker and you are relaxing and enjoying camping. Take care Alicia
ReplyDeleteI do love your butterfly quilts. And I love that they're in memory of your sis. Yes, I've done cereal box templates, not recently, but I've done them. Sweet crochet hearts. A string of them perhaps, for your cupboard?
ReplyDeleteQuiet and peaceful days sound just perfect in this crazy busy world of ours! Love seeing the progress on your pretty quilt and your new stitching projects. Enjoy your day! ♥
ReplyDeleteYour butterfly quilt is fabulous. I went back and looked at several things you have in the hoop, but I don't see basting stitches to hold the layers together. Do you baste or pin? That could be the answer! Love all that you share with us and your style! Thanks so much!
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